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In Yemen, China exploits US security gap while seeking to curb Houthis
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News summary
The Houthis’ advances around Bab al-Mandab point to another crack in the US-led Gulf security architecture—one China could gain from diplomatically and economically, even as it seeks to prevent a wider regional escalation.
- Importance
- Critical · 97/100
- Impact direction
- Uncertain